Here are a few tips to get you started:
Spacing is automatic: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and
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start the next word.
Double letters: Just "scribble" on the key.
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Capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first word of
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sentences. If you want to capitalize a word that isn't at the beginning
of a sentence, just glide above the keyboard before gliding over the
next letter.
Contractions: Swype recognizes most words that include an
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apostrophe; just swype the letters of the word, including the
apostrophe.
Punctuation: Tap and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and
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make a selection.
Accented characters: Just glide through the letters of the word.
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Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters.
Error correction: If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word you
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want to change.
Configuring Swype
Configure Swype to your preferences.
For more information, see "Swype" on page 129.
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While entering text, touch the
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Tip: To customize predictive text, configure the User dictionary settings. For
more information, see "User dictionary" on page 129.
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Swype Key
Options.
Swype Help
While entering text, you can get tips and help about using Swype.
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Tap the
Swype Key to show Tips.
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Tap the
Swype Key
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Tap the
Swype Key
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Entering Symbols and Numbers
Using the Swype Keyboard:
Touch and hold on a key to enter the symbol or number at the top of
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the key.
Touch and hold on a key until a menu of all characters available on that
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key appears, then touch a character to enter it.
Touch
to switch to Symbol mode, then touch a key.
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Touch
Shift, then touch the corresponding key.
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Using the Numeric Keyboard
Switch to a Numeric Keyboard, to quickly enter numbers and
mathematical operators:
123
Touch and hold
ABC
From the Numeric Keyboard, you can switch to a Numeric
Keyboard:
123
Touch and hold
ABC
Tutorial for an interactive tutorial.
More Help to view Help.
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